At this time of year I enjoy reading fiction set around Christmas. The settings are lovely and the messages inspiring. Here are a few seasonal titles from Guardian Angel Publishing you might enjoy.

A child’s story with illustrations, told from the perspective of Abraham and Anna Mousenstern, husband and wife mice and how with their animal friends obey the Holy Spirit to prepare the Bethlehem stable and manger for the Birth of the Baby Jesus, the Son of God.

David makes his way home on Christmas Eve and sees this is no ordinary night. Accompanied by a shimmering star and some tough decisions, David encounters three experiences that will change his view of Christmas forever. Join David on his wondrous journey home.*

The annual Christmas decorating contest left no room for Jesus until little Josiah Carr teaches his mommy and daddy the true spirit of Christmas is finding Jesus. This captivating story is guaranteed to warm the coldest heart and become a Christmas favorite for families everywhere.*

When Colby Mouse sees the happiness of the people family celebrating Christmas, he yearns to join in the festivities. But danger arises in the form of a mouse trap. In order to give and receive a gift, this clever little mouse devises a way to evade the trap.

The Marshalls, a family wrapped up in their holiday traditions, can hardly wait to celebrate the season by decorating their Christmas tree. But when their tree, Treena, unexpectedly comes to life, she teaches them a lesson about the true meaning of the Christmas that they will never forget.

Loosely based on legends about a famous saint, this book tells the story of Nicholas, who discovered the fun of doing secret good deeds. Kids who read or hear the story at any time of the year will be challenged to do the same.*

This book is a unique dialogue in rhyme between a grandmother and grandson exploring the true meaning of Christmas.

* A book that I’ve read and would highly recommend.

For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. —Isaiah 9:6